Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P7700

On this page, we will be reviewing the Kodak Z950 and Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is pretty close but the Z950 (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z950 was announced 3 years before the P7700 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z950 grades vs the P7700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z950 & Nikon Coolpix P7700. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Z950 Gallery & Nikon P7700 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z950 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Nikon P7700 has proportions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Z950 and the P7700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and P7700 is 89 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z950 and P7700.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Z950 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder. The older Z950 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.